“Veteran” (Korean: “베테랑”) is a 2015 South Korean action comedy film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. The movie is known for its blend of action, humor, and social commentary, as well as its exploration of corruption and abuse of power. The story follows Detective Seo Do-cheol (played by Hwang Jung-min), a dedicated and righteous police officer … Read more
“Tazza: The Hidden Card” (Korean: “타짜: 신의 손”) is a 2014 South Korean gambling crime thriller film directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol. The movie is a sequel to the 2006 film “Tazza: The High Rollers” and is based on the manhwa (Korean comic) of the same name by Huh Young-man. The story follows Ham Dae-gil (played … Read more
“Cart” is a 2014 South Korean drama film directed by Boo Ji-young. The movie is known for its social commentary and exploration of labor issues, as well as its focus on the lives of ordinary workers. The story revolves around Sun-hee (played by Yum Jung-ah), a temporary worker at a large supermarket. When Sun-hee and … Read more
“The Divine Move” (Korean: “신의 한 수”) is a 2014 South Korean action thriller film directed by Jo Bum-gu. The movie is known for its combination of action, suspense, and strategic gameplay within the world of the ancient board game, Baduk (also known as Go). The story follows Tae-seok (played by Jung Woo-sung), a professional … Read more
“Haemoo” (Korean: “해무”) is a 2014 South Korean thriller film directed by Shim Sung-bo and produced by Bong Joon-ho. The movie is known for its intense and harrowing portrayal of a desperate situation at sea and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. The story is based on a true event and follows the crew … Read more
“A Hard Day” (Korean: “끝까지 간다”) is a 2014 South Korean action thriller film directed by Kim Seong-hun. The movie is known for its intense and suspenseful storytelling, as well as its exploration of moral dilemmas and the consequences of one’s actions. The story follows Go Geon-soo (played by Lee Sun-kyun), a detective who finds … Read more
“Roaring Currents” (Korean: “명량”) is a 2014 South Korean historical action film directed by Kim Han-min. The movie is known for its epic portrayal of the Battle of Myeongnyang, a historic naval battle that took place during the Japanese invasions of Korea in the late 16th century. The story revolves around Admiral Yi Sun-shin (played … Read more
“Cold Eyes” (Korean: “감시자들”) is a 2013 South Korean action thriller film directed by Cho Ui-seok and Kim Byung-seo. The movie is known for its intense and suspenseful storytelling, as well as its portrayal of surveillance and crime-fighting operations. The story follows Ha Yoon-joo (played by Han Hyo-joo), a young detective who joins a special … Read more
“The Face Reader” (Korean: “관상”) is a 2013 South Korean historical drama film directed by Han Jae-rim. The movie is known for its exploration of physiognomy, or the art of reading faces, in the context of a historical and political setting. The story is set in the Joseon Dynasty and follows Nae-gyeong (played by Song … Read more
“Miracle in Cell No. 7” (Korean: “7번방의 선물”) is a 2013 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Lee Hwan-kyung. The movie is known for its heartwarming and emotional story centered around the bond between a father and his daughter. The story follows Yong-gu (played by Ryu Seung-ryong), a mentally challenged man who is wrongfully accused … Read more